Son Heung-min played his final match for Tottenham Hotspur in a 1-1 pre-season friendly draw against Newcastle United held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3, 2025. The South Korean forward, who spent ten seasons with Tottenham, announced his departure from the club after scoring 173 goals in 454 competitive appearances. During the match, Son was substituted in the 65th minute and received an emotional farewell, including a guard of honour and ovation from nearly 65,000 fans, teammates, and opponents. Following his departure, Son is set to join Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC, where he signed a contract through 2027, becoming the most expensive signing in MLS history. Tottenham also suffered a setback as midfielder James Maddison sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the same friendly, which will likely sideline him for most of the 2025-26 season. Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank acknowledged the need to find a replacement for Maddison. Son's move to LAFC is seen as a significant acquisition for MLS, particularly resonating with the Korean and Korean-American communities in Southern California. Meanwhile, former teammates and football figures have expressed their respect and well wishes for Son's new chapter.